40-year-old Neuer faces fierce criticism as Germany's World...

40-year-old Neuer faces fierce criticism as Germany's World Cup keeper pick

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Former German goalkeeper Uli Stein has launched a scathing attack on coach Julian Nagelsmann's decision to select Manuel Neuer as starting goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup. The 71-year-old veteran believes...weiterlesen »

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One week out: Mexico's World Cup prep ends with Serbia test in Toluca

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Mexico faces Serbia on Thursday in their final preparation match before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. The game at Estadio Nemesio Diez in Toluca comes exactly one week before Mexico's tournament debut...weiterlesen »

Tornado hits Argentina's Kansas City base - but Messi poster survives the storm

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Lionel Messi and Argentina's national soccer team encountered a tornado during their first night in Kansas City that damaged their training facilities. The reigning world champions arrived in the Midwestern...weiterlesen »

Fire trucks spray Brazil's World Cup plane in good-luck ritual - can they end 24-year drought?

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Brazil's national football team received a ceremonial water-cannon salute at Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport on Monday before departing for the 2026 World Cup. Two fire trucks created an...weiterlesen »

10 days to World Cup: Neymar sidelined as Brazil struggles with formation after 6-2 Panama flaws

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Brazil's national football team completed its first training session in New Jersey as uncertainty looms over star player Neymar's World Cup participation. Coach Carlo Ancelotti faces tactical decisions...weiterlesen »

$200 vs $700 for same seats: Why are bulk World Cup tickets appearing on resale platforms?

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Ticket resale platform SeatGeek has denied allegations it is colluding with FIFA to offload unsold World Cup tickets, as controversy intensifies over the football body's dynamic pricing strategy less than...weiterlesen »

Vacation Paradise Under Pressure: Invasive Snakes Are Spreading

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Off the coast of Ibiza, researchers are observing an unusual development: horseshoe snakes, a snake species introduced to the Balearic Islands, are apparently swimming across the short distances between...weiterlesen »

World Cup fans face $7,256 Final tickets and 50% hotel surges on match days

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Hotel rooms in FIFA World Cup host cities cost about 50 percent more on game nights than on regular summer evenings, according to an analysis by The Athletic . The price surge affects all 16 host cities...weiterlesen »

How Trump turns sports into power plays - and why this World Cup is his ultimate opportunity

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German journalist Ingo Zamperoni has released a new documentary examining how Donald Trump might exploit the upcoming World Cup for political gain. The "Tagesthemen" anchor traveled through the USA for...weiterlesen »

„Meals on Wheels“ in Vienna to Rely on Card Payment in the Future

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A traditional service of Vienna’s social care is becoming more digital: The Samaritan Association Vienna, together with the payment service provider Nexi, is introducing cashless payment options for “Meals...weiterlesen »

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$63 million paid to settle bizarre 99-year ticket dispute days before World Cup opener

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A longstanding dispute over exclusive seating rights at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium has reached a breakthrough just days before the 2026 World Cup opening match. The stadium operator Ollamani has paid...weiterlesen »

After Foiled Swift Attack: Prosecutor's Office Goes on the Offensive

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The Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office is seeking a higher sentence for the thwarted Swift attacker Beran A., who was sentenced to 15 years in prison last Thursday at the Regional Court of Wiener Neustadt....weiterlesen »

The World Cup team where only one player was actually born in the country

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Curaçao will make history at the 2026 World Cup as the smallest nation by population ever to compete in the tournament. The Caribbean island of just 155,000 people has qualified for Group E, where they...weiterlesen »

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi honored with Princess of Asturias Award

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Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, adding another prestigious honor to his extraordinary career. The jury recognized the Argentine footballer for his exceptional...weiterlesen »

Heat Becomes a Growing Challenge for Schools

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74 percent had difficulty concentrating, 74 percent suffered from fatigue and exhaustion, and 58 percent from headaches. 66 percent find it difficult to follow the lessons, said the surveyed children according...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? AI songs are now more popular than FIFA's World Cup anthem

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

AI-generated fan anthems are flooding social media ahead of the 2026 Football World Cup, with many fans favoring these simple, catchy songs over the official FIFA anthem. The trend has sparked concern...weiterlesen »

New World Cup Prediction: Who Researchers Say Will Become World Champion

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Who will be the Football World Champion 2026? This question has been explored by a research team led by Achim Zeileis from the University of Innsbruck and Andreas Groll from TU Dortmund using artificial...weiterlesen »

ÖAMTC: Diesel Cheaper in May, Gasoline More Expensive – Fuel Prices Rising Again Now

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Those who regularly refuel in Austria experienced an unusual development in May: While diesel became significantly cheaper, gasoline drivers had to dig deeper into their pockets. This is shown by the current...weiterlesen »

Mexico hosts World Cup in cartel-controlled cities - 130,000 missing, mass graves found near stadium

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Mexico is preparing to host World Cup matches in June while drug cartels exert control over parts of the country, creating security concerns for the global sporting event. Over 130,000 people are missing...weiterlesen »

The visa that came too late - Haiti's only home-based player misses World Cup warmup

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Woodensky Pierre has received his US visa, clearing the way for the Haitian midfielder to participate in the upcoming World Cup. But the approval came with bitter irony - it arrived too late for Haiti's...weiterlesen »

£10m penalty: Ovo Energy left vulnerable households at 'clear risk of harm', regulator finds

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Ovo Energy has agreed to pay more than £10 million after Britain's energy regulator Ofgem found the supplier failed to adequately monitor vulnerable customers on prepayment meters, putting them at "clear...weiterlesen »

Beckham receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star hours before World Cup kickoff

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English football icon David Beckham will receive a star on Hollywood's legendary Walk of Fame on June 12, just hours before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in the United States. The ceremony recognizes the...weiterlesen »

Rashford's £26m Barcelona dilemma looms as England reveal World Cup squad numbers

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England's World Cup squad numbers have been revealed ahead of the tournament starting next week, offering insight into Thomas Tuchel's thinking for the opening match against Croatia on June 17. The team...weiterlesen »

Skeptics Pile In Ahead of SpaceX’s Record IPO: „Grossly Overvalued“

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Just before the largest IPO in history, voices calling SpaceX massively overvalued are growing louder. A look at the numbers shows: the company wants to go public at a revenue multiple that exceeds even...weiterlesen »

Mexico poses at Sun Stone, South Africa gets mariachi welcome as four World Cup teams arrive

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Teams from four continents have converged on Mexico as the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final countdown. With less than nine days until kickoff, Mexico, South Africa, Japan and Iran have arrived at their...weiterlesen »

Only 28% of Americans plan to watch World Cup despite hosting tournament starting June 11

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Despite hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in just over a week, fewer than three in ten Americans plan to watch the tournament. A Pew Research Center survey found only 28 percent of US adults will follow...weiterlesen »

Arsenal sends 16 players to World Cup as squads confirmed - Athletic Club hits 76-year high

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Arsenal will send 16 players to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as all 48 nations have now confirmed their final 26-player squads. The tournament kicks off June 11 across the United States, Canada and Mexico....weiterlesen »

All 48 World Cup squads finalized - rosters locked ahead of June 11 kickoff

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in eight days with a historic expansion to 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, marking...weiterlesen »

Bundesliga clubs to receive €21 million from FIFA for World Cup players - Bayern leads with €3.8 million

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Bundesliga clubs will receive millions in compensation from FIFA for players participating in the upcoming World Cup in North America. Bayern Munich leads German clubs with nearly 3.81 million euros for...weiterlesen »

World Cup rosters finalized - teams complete final preparations ahead of June 11 kickoff

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in just eight days, marking the largest tournament in football history. Forty-eight national teams will compete across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June...weiterlesen »

That iconic Gazza tears moment? The shirt is now Sports Direct's hottest retro seller

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Sports Direct has revealed that Paul Gascoigne's iconic Italia '90 England shirt is now its best-selling retro football top, as World Cup fever drives unprecedented demand for classic football designs....weiterlesen »

54% of US immigrants plan to watch World Cup - but only 23% of native-born Americans will tune in

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces a surprising challenge in one of its host nations. Despite the tournament taking place on American soil for the first time in 32 years, fewer than 30 percent of US adults...weiterlesen »

Factorial Raises $150 Million, Joins the Ranks of Europe’s Most Valuable AI Scale-ups

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Spanish software company Factorial has closed a Series D financing round worth $150 million, with the deal valuing the company at over $2.5 billion. That puts the Barcelona firm, founded in 2016, among...weiterlesen »

World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11: 48 teams compete for record $871m prize money

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will make history as the largest tournament ever, featuring 48 teams competing across 104 matches in three host nations. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, with Mexico,...weiterlesen »

World Cup kicks off in 8 days as model predicts host Mexico's early exit

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Ciudad de México. The tournament marks a historic milestone as the first World Cup hosted by three nations and the...weiterlesen »

Italy fields team with 20.5 average age in radical rebuild after third World Cup miss

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Silvio Baldini will lead Italy's senior national team tomorrow evening in a friendly against Luxembourg. The Under-21 coach steps in as interim successor to Gennaro Gattuso, whose tenure ended after Italy...weiterlesen »

World Cup prize money jumps $144m as FIFA announces record $871 million pool

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in eight days with Mexico facing South Africa on June 11 at Estadio Ciudad de México. The tournament marks historic firsts: 48 teams instead of 32, 104 matches across...weiterlesen »

2026 World Cup starts in nine days with three opening ceremonies - Katy Perry, J Balvin, Alanis Morissette to perform

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in nine days, marking the first time three nations have jointly hosted the tournament. The United States, Mexico, and Canada will share hosting duties for a competition...weiterlesen »

FIFA finalizes record $871 million prize pool days before 2026 World Cup kickoff in Mexico City

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 in Mexico City, launching a historic tournament that will span three nations for the first time. The expanded 48-team competition runs through July 19 across the...weiterlesen »

48 teams, 24-year drought and Davies injury doubt - World Cup 2026 storylines emerge

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The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11 with 48 teams competing across Canada, the United States and Mexico in the tournament's biggest iteration yet. The opening match features Mexico taking on South Africa...weiterlesen »

Why Switzerland left four young talents home - and what Yakin fears most

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Switzerland's national football coach Murat Yakin has made a controversial bet for the upcoming World Cup. He has excluded several promising young talents in favor of experienced players, prioritizing...weiterlesen »

The model that called Germany 2014, France 2018, Argentina 2022 - now it predicts Mexico's early exit

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A mathematical model that correctly predicted the last three World Cup champions forecasts a disappointing tournament for Mexico in 2026, projecting the host nation will be eliminated in the round of 32...weiterlesen »

1,500 cargo ships stranded as Rubio questions UK-France plan to secure Hormuz Strait

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has branded a proposed UK-France mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz a "catch-22". The diplomatic criticism targets plans to deploy naval escorts in the critical waterway...weiterlesen »

10 days before World Cup: Teachers clash with police as Mexico City fan zone threatened

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Mexican police deployed tear gas against protesting teachers in the capital ten days before the country hosts the Football World Cup opening match. The clash erupted Monday when demonstrators broke through...weiterlesen »

Only 6% of World Cup train tickets sold as MetLife Stadium faces transport crisis

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New Jersey Transit has sold fewer than 6% of train tickets for World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, raising concerns about a looming transportation crisis as the tournament approaches. As of Monday at...weiterlesen »

FIFA introduces AI technology for 2026 World Cup: Smart ball, offside alerts and player avatars

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature Trionda, an AI-powered football that transmits 500 data points per second to help referees make faster and more accurate decisions. The connected ball, developed by...weiterlesen »

$1,000 for the cheapest seat: Scotland fans pay top-10 World Cup prices despite 28-year wait

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Scotland's devoted football supporters are paying some of the highest ticket prices at the 2026 World Cup despite their nation's relatively small population and 28-year absence from the tournament. The...weiterlesen »

$178,000 fine upheld but stadium closure lifted: Mexico can play World Cup opener

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Mexico's football federation has lost its appeal against FIFA fines for homophobic fan chants. The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld $178,000 in financial penalties on Tuesday but lifted a stadium...weiterlesen »

De la Fuente vows to carry Merino to World Cup despite 4-month injury absence

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Spain's national team has assembled for World Cup 2026 with Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino joining training despite minimal match fitness - a gamble coach Luis de la Fuente is willing to take in a tournament...weiterlesen »

1,248 players named for 2026 World Cup as 891 debutants set to make tournament history

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FIFA has released the official squad lists for the 2026 World Cup, revealing a record 1,248 players from 48 nations will compete in the tournament. The expanded format has brought 891 players making their...weiterlesen »

Ghana names Partey to World Cup squad despite facing seven rape charges and one sexual assault charge

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Ghana has named Thomas Partey to its 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup despite the midfielder facing seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The controversial selection comes as Partey...weiterlesen »

21-day isolation, cancelled matches: How Ebola is disrupting Congo's World Cup dream

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The mayor of La Línea de la Concepción in southern Spain has banned a World Cup warm-up match between DR Congo and Chile. The decision comes amid fears over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation, just...weiterlesen »

Vienna at Risk of Significantly Missing Important Traffic Target

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Vienna wants to significantly reduce the share of car trips by 2030. But new figures show that the city is currently far from achieving this goal. According to the current modal split, which records the...weiterlesen »

Scotland prepare for first World Cup in 28 years as Clarke faces crucial lineup decisions against Bolivia

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Scotland faces Bolivia on Saturday in their final World Cup warm-up match as head coach Steve Clarke makes crucial last-minute decisions before the tournament begins. The match in Harrison, New Jersey,...weiterlesen »

2026 World Cup: 10-second substitution rule and 5-second limits for set pieces

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Football's 2026 World Cup will introduce strict new rules to combat time-wasting and unsportsmanlike behavior. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved the regulations, which take...weiterlesen »

79-goal Brazil legend Neymar faces 2-3-week injury layoff ahead of World Cup

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Brazil's national football team arrived in the United States on Tuesday to begin preparations for the World Cup, with coach Carlo Ancelotti addressing a key concern: star striker Neymar remains sidelined...weiterlesen »

£2m fine for water firm after parasite outbreak left 16,000 homes boiling water for 54 days

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South West Water has been fined nearly £2 million after a parasitic outbreak left hundreds ill and forced more than 16,000 homes in Devon to boil their water for up to 54 days. The water company pleaded...weiterlesen »

Julian le Play surprises fans with concert on the Mahü

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

An unusual scene unfolded on Tuesday afternoon with a spontaneous concert on Vienna’s Mariahilfer Straße. The Austrian musician Julian le Play unexpectedly performed on a balcony of the Freiraum restaurant,...weiterlesen »

Why German broadcasters are spending big on World Cup experts like Klopp and Müller

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German television broadcasters have assembled a star-studded lineup of former players and coaches for their 2026 World Cup coverage, with Telekom making the biggest splash by signing Jürgen Klopp and Thomas...weiterlesen »

10-second rule costs Iceland as Japan scores winner with 11 vs 10

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Japan exploited a new substitution rule to defeat Iceland 1-0 in a friendly match on Sunday. The victory showcased how upcoming regulatory changes could dramatically impact match dynamics at the 2026 World...weiterlesen »

Special Moment for Vienna: Pope Bestows the Pallium on Grünwidl

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Pope Leo XIV will confer the “pallium” insignia on the metropolitan archbishops appointed in the past twelve months on June 29. Among them is the Archbishop of Vienna, Josef Grünwidl, as reported by the...weiterlesen »

Otto Waalkes brings humor to the Vienna Albertina with his own art

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

“Otto has always declared that he is such a big fan of the Albertina,” said General Director Ralph Gleis on the sidelines of the press conference to the APA. “And we have 250 years of the founding of this...weiterlesen »

Wait, Grimace is a football legend? McDonald's World Cup cups feature mascot alongside Beckham

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McDonald's is launching special FIFA World Cup 2026 themed meals and collectible cups featuring football legends across global markets. The fast-food chain, an official sponsor of the tournament, starts...weiterlesen »

USA: JOLTs (offene Stellen) sehr stark

vor einem Tag - Finanzmarktwelt

Neue Daten zum Arbeitsmarkt in den USA: Die JOLTs (offene Stellen in den USA für Juni) sind deutlich höher als erwartet, sie liegen bei 7,6 Millionen (Prognose war 6,82 Millionen, Vormonat war 6,866 Millionen)....weiterlesen »

First World Cup since 1998: These Bundesliga Players Are in the Final Round

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

At the World Cup starting on June 11 in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, eight players will be seen who were active in the Austrian league this season. A quintet without World Cup experience does not wear...weiterlesen »

Citizenship Boom in Vienna: Applications Increase Massively

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In Vienna, more and more people want to acquire Austrian citizenship. The number of naturalization applications increased significantly in 2025. According to the responsible municipal department 35 (MA...weiterlesen »

Nova Rock and Frequency Refund Controversial Waste Deposit

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Anyone who paid a so-called “waste deposit” or “waste contribution” at the Nova Rock or Frequency Festival in recent years can now reclaim their money. The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) has...weiterlesen »

440lb cage collapsed on Paralympian's head - and it had fallen before with no action taken

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UK Athletics has been fined £350,000 for the corporate manslaughter of a Paralympian who died when a 440lb practice cage collapsed on his head. Father-of-five Abdullah Hayayei, 36, was killed in what a...weiterlesen »

$900bn valuation despite losses - Anthropic's IPO filing sparks bubble warnings

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AI giant Anthropic has filed confidentially for a public stock offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, positioning itself ahead of rival OpenAI in the race to Wall Street. The company...weiterlesen »

Inflation rises again: Prices in Austria continue to increase

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Inflation in Austria accelerated further in May. According to a preliminary estimate by Statistics Austria, the inflation rate rose to 3.7 percent compared to the previous year, up from 3.4 percent in...weiterlesen »